Things to know before you take your phone to the pool

St. Louis, MO (KSDK) -- Cell phones are practically attached to our hands these days and with temperatures the way they've been lately you've probably seen a warning letting you know your phone needs to cool down.

The thing is, there's a right and wrong way to proceed.

Shaun Spann, an area sales manager with U.S. Cellular offered some advice this afternoon.

View the video in the player above to watch the interview.

Spann also suggests putting your phone in a plastic bag or plastic container before heading to the pool.